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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.08, 13,582 and 6,308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.08, 13,582 and 6,308.32 is: 8,697.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.08 : 13,582 = 6,308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.08/13,582 = 6,308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.08x = 13,582 × 6,308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.08x = 85,679,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,679,602.24/9,851.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,697.48

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